A double-blind amino acids, L-tryptophan and L-tyrosine, and placebo study with cocaine-dependent subjects in an inpatient chemical dependency treatment center.
In a six-month double-blind study in an inpatient chemical dependency facility, 29 cocaine-dependent subjects were studied to determine if the amino acids, L-tryptophan and L-tyrosine, would decrease cocaine craving and withdrawal symptoms. Those subjects receiving placebo were shown to have a statistically significant increase in only one physical symptom category. The drug craving and other major physical and subjective symptoms were not shown to be significant. This study is consistent with a literature review in demonstrating that the amino acids do not significantly reduce most symptoms of cocaine craving and withdrawal when used alone.
Chadwick
M J
MJ
Family Physicians, Columbus, Indiana 47201.
Gregory
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Wendling
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003042:Cocaine / Q000009:adverse effects; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008950:MMPI; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014364:Tryptophan / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014443:Tyrosine / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D014443:Tyrosine; D014364:Tryptophan; D003042:Cocaine